GEOPOLITICS6 April 2026· 8 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand?
Europe has pledged billions to reclaim its digital independence, yet U.S. and Chinese platforms still dominate. A data-driven audit of what has been achieved, what is failing, and what it means for business.
SOURCES
[1]Synergy Research Group – European Cloud Market Share Report, Q3 2024
[2]European Commission – European Chips Act Progress Report, 2024
[3]PitchBook – Global AI Investment Trends, Annual Report 2023–2024
[4]Atomico – State of European Tech 2023
[5]UNCTAD – Data Protection and Privacy Legislation Worldwide, 2024
[6]European AI Forum – Startup Sentiment Survey on AI Act, 2024
[7]European Investment Bank – Annual Report on Innovation Finance, 2024
[8]ASML – Annual Report and Investor Presentation, 2024
[9]European Commission – Digital Markets Act Enforcement Actions, 2024
[10]Intel Corporation – Q2 2024 Earnings Call and Strategic Review